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Isaac Takes On...Breadfruit

Top Chef fan favorite Isaac Toups has never been scared of a challenge. And now, he’s packing his knives and setting sail around the Caribbean to take on one of the most formidable tests of his culinary career. Isaac boards a Celebrity Cruises ship and goes head-to-head in a series of challenges against the most talented chefs in the ship’s kitchens. He also stops at a host of exotic locations along the way where he faces-off against local chefs to beat them at their own game by re-creating classic, local dishes.

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Isaac Takes On...Breadfruit

Isaac Toups heads to a local restaurant in St. Kitts and learns all about breadfruit. Once Isaac is up to speed on the fruit he faces-off against one of the restaurant’s chefs to create a new dish featuring breadfruit.

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Age: 36Hometown: Born is Rayne, LA; Currently resides in New Orleans, LAProfession: Chef/Owner, Toups' MeateryCulinary Education: Gained on the front lines at Emeril Lagasse's fine dining New Orleans restaurants, and from talented grandmothers as well as other home-cooks in his Cajun family.Favorite Simple Fall Dessert: Louisiana Cane Syrup Hand Pies

Chef Isaac Toups has earned rave reviews for his updated sophisticated approach to Cajun cuisine at his Toups' Meatery restaurant. His culinary style is the direct result of growing up in the heart of Cajun country in Rayne, LA and a decade of fine dining experience in Emeril Lagasse's New Orleans kitchens. With deep familial southern roots, both of Isaac's grandmothers have contributed to his unique “born and braised” approach that is all about layering flavors. A 2014 & 2015 James Beard Semi-finalist for "Best Chef of the South," Isaac says, "All I have ever wanted to do is to offer my version of Cajun cuisine and to recreate the dining experience around my family's table."

Age: 36Hometown: Born is Rayne, LA; Currently resides in New Orleans, LAProfession: Chef/Owner, Toups' MeateryCulinary Education: Gained on the front lines at Emeril Lagasse's fine dining New Orleans restaurants, and from talented grandmothers as well as other home-cooks in his Cajun family.Favorite Simple Fall Dessert: Louisiana Cane Syrup Hand Pies

Chef Isaac Toups has earned rave reviews for his updated sophisticated approach to Cajun cuisine at his Toups' Meatery restaurant. His culinary style is the direct result of growing up in the heart of Cajun country in Rayne, LA and a decade of fine dining experience in Emeril Lagasse's New Orleans kitchens. With deep familial southern roots, both of Isaac's grandmothers have contributed to his unique “born and braised” approach that is all about layering flavors. A 2014 & 2015 James Beard Semi-finalist for "Best Chef of the South," Isaac says, "All I have ever wanted to do is to offer my version of Cajun cuisine and to recreate the dining experience around my family's table."